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Hosting for the final episode Thomas tackles the topic of mental toughness, where it comes from, what it means and if it's something you're born with or can attain through feats of overcoming adversity. Guys thank you very much for the support with this season of The Bar is Loaded it's been great! We've got to give a massive thanks to FatDadLifts aka Scott Hedges for the unreal video production this season. We can't wait to come back firing on all cylinders with guests in season 4 which we're currently organising.   If you want extra content head over to Spotify and listen to our podcast, otherwise we'll see you next season!   FatDadLifts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this episode Danny has a massive meltdown, and the lads open up about their day to day nutrition and different methods they use to keep things balanced.   Go check out FatDadLifts for all your video production needs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

One debate in the world of powerlifting, equipped vs raw; which is superior, what're the main differences, and what would the lads do? Find out the answer to those questions and more in this weeks episode as Danny & Thomas take a deep-dive into the world of equipped powerlifting.   Video production: FatDadLifts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

Taylor and Regan, head to head in a very different episode as the lads question each other; everything from professional life to personal, quickfire rounds and some deeper more philosophical stuff! As always, kudos goes to FatDadLifts for the excellent video production! Go check him out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

The business episode.  This week Danny & Thomas discuss whether the fitness industry is saturated, and how to stand out if you're just getting started. The lads talk about how they started, the hardships, mistakes and reveal the strategies they use in running their own businesses.   As usual, big kudos to the main man FatDad for the excellent video production go check him out  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this weeks episode the lads talk all things programming; more specifically powerlifting programming. From 531, to the Juggernaut Method, Danny & Thomas detail the different programmes lifters use, talk about their experiences and what methods they use with their powerlifters today. Video production credit: FatDadLifts! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this weeks episode Danny & Thomas attack industry myths, "bs" pyramid schemes like Herbalife and Juice Plus, the lads break stigmas such as women lifting weights and how muscle CANNOT, we repeat, CANNOT be turned into muscle, plus more! As always, big shout out to FatDadLifts for the high-end video production, go check his channel out right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this week's episode Danny & Thomas get personal and talk about their experiences with muscle dysmorphia, how not getting picked for the school football team left a mark on their body image and address the stigma surrounding body image, being comfortable in your own skin versus being healthy. For anyone who might find this topic triggering we'd recommend viewing with caution, however our experiences are our own as are our opinions.

In episode 2 Danny & Thomas talk about what advice they'd give to their younger, non-injured selves.   The lads go into detail about their own injuries, what they'd do differently knowing what they know now, how to work around being injured, and of course how to avoid it completely!    Shout out to FatDadLifts with the amazing video production this season, we've really stepped it up - go check him out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

And we're BACK! Danny & Thomas return for season 3 of The Bar is Loaded; our audio and video experience where the lads discuss industry related topics, make poor jokes and of course talk all things COVID.  (Apologies for the poor audio, Danny cocked up the settings, promise we fixed it in subsequent episodes)   In this weeks episode Danny & Thomas talk about expanding your skillset beyond your discipline, stepping out of your comfort zone to try new things, how to overcome barriers during the pandemic and of course corona.  

And we're BACK! Danny & Thomas return as hosts for The Bar is Loaded for a third season. After a short hiatus the boys recount the stuff that has happened since season one, discuss their plans for the third season, YES they talk about COVID and much more. Enjoy this raw, unedited pilot and prepare yourselves for a third season of The Bar is Loaded!

So with athletes announcing their invites to WSM 2020 it only seemed right to do an episode on it. We discuss the athletes we think will podium as well as those who will do well.  Amongst other ramblings we touch on; coaching, when the best time for Strongman was/is going to be, as well as give our hopes of events that will come up this year! Enjoy!

In the first episode of this mini series we will be seeing what athletes from each of the disciplines carries in their kit bags! From the wonderful to the weird! We hope this gives people just getting into the sports an idea of the stuff that can help them within their chosen sport as well as offer an insight into the people who's bags we will be delving into themselves! The first in the series will see us dive into Chris' Strongman kit bag! Enjoy!

This week I sit down with our own on site sport masseuse Danny Staples and discuss all things recovery. From his profession (sport massage), to hydration, to sleep, to nutrition and even supplementation.  We cover all the bases and offer our own experiences and rituals of the above! Sit back, enjoy and stay hyrdated!

This week I sit down with Mr Taylor's Strength (Danny) and discuss what it will be like getting back into gyms on the 25th. We discuss the measures we as a gym have in place as well as what most gyms will have in place. We discuss what the new experience of being in a gym will be like. And finally we offer our advice on getting back into training when the gyms do reopen.  The tagline of this advice.....don't be a dickhead!

This week I sit down with Mark and listen in awe to his wealth of knowledge about all things Oly.  We cover competitions, the lifts, the stars, as well as debating whether Oly is the bullied sport when it comes to doping. 

In this episode, me and Adam discuss the differences between competing in strongman/strongwoman vs competing in powerlifting. We discuss competitions, events, and the differences in training. We also discuss the feats of strength series; first discussing their beasts of the bench edition and then, the first in the head to head strongman events (Pritchett vs Heinla - Deadlift for reps).  

In this episode you have just me, the host Chris talking about my list of 5 strongman and strongwoman athletes to follow on instagram. The purpose of this is to give anyone looking to get into the sport or wanting to know more a guide of who I think are some of the best to follow.

This week, me and Adam discuss the American Log Lift Record from the World's Strongest Gay himself Mr Rob Kearney. We also rant and let our thoughts out about sponsors and the vertical diet (yes we think it's very valid but why be so faddy?!)  We also offer our predictions for the upcoming bench world record and the first of the head to heads in the 400kg deadlift for reps between Heinla and Pritchett. We promise one of these will be bitesize one day!

This week I sit down with the main man himself Danny Taylor and discuss the 5 year anniversary of Taylor's Strength Training. We discuss the past, present and future of the gym as well as the possibility of Taylor's in space!